2026 Artist in Residence Open House
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Start:
November 21, 2026 4:00 pm End:
November 21, 2026 5:30 pm |
Artist in Residence Open House
Saturday, November 21st, 2026 | 4 – 5:30 PM
Spend an afternoon exploring ESSA’s campus and getting to know our two Artists’ Sojourn residents, Wilson Whitlock and Suzanne DesMarais!
This free, self-guided Open House offers visitors a chance to explore the studios where our resident artists have been working, see their creative spaces, and meet both artists while viewing their finished artwork.
Here’s what you can explore:
- 2D Studio: Take a look inside the studio where Wilson Whitlock has been working throughout his Artists’ Sojourn.
- Windgate Iron & Wood Studio: Meet Wilson and Suzanne, view their finished artwork, and browse pieces available for purchase. Refreshments will also be provided here.
- Peine Studio: Enjoy a scenic walk across campus to explore the painting studio where Suzanne DesMarais has been creating during her residency.
There’s no set route! Start at Windgate and explore from there, or begin at either artist’s studio and make your way across campus. Take your time, enjoy the scenery, and help us give these two artists a warm Eureka Springs welcome.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
About the Artists
Suzanne DesMarais is a painter whose work captures the character and atmosphere of a place through color, light, and observation. With longstanding connections to Arkansas and Eureka Springs, Suzanne draws inspiration from landscapes, architecture, and everyday scenes.
Wilson Whitlock is an Arkansas-rooted painter whose colorful, surreal compositions transform familiar spaces and objects through exaggerated perspectives and imaginative details. His work explores the strange, humorous, and sometimes unsettling qualities of everyday life.
Both artists are participating in ESSA’s 2026 Fall Artist Sojourn, a two-week residency dedicated to artistic exploration and creative development.
Learn more about Suzanne and Wilson, explore their artwork, and read about their residency on our
2026 2D Artists in Residence page
.